How much does a dental assistant make in Oregon?
$59,490a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Oregon. That is $28.60 an hour or $4,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.60
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,010Median: $59,490Highest 10%: $75,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,010 | $23.56 | |
| 25th | $56,600 | $27.21 | |
| Median | $59,490 | $28.60 | |
| 75th | $63,520 | $30.54 | |
| 90th | $75,570 | $36.33 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $59,890 |
| Bend, OR | $59,590 |
| Salem, OR | $59,210 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,500 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $58,180 |
| Medford, OR | $57,300 |
| Albany, OR | $57,180 |
| Corvallis, OR | $57,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 2. District of Columbia | $60,580 |
| 3. Maine | $60,070 |
| 4. New Hampshire | $59,530 |
| 5. Oregon | $59,490 |
| 6. Washington | $58,090 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $57,980 |
| 8. North Dakota | $57,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $28.60 ($59,490 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $59,490 against $48,070 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Oregon rank for dental assistant pay?
Oregon ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in Oregon pays dental assistants the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $59,890 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.